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Jay SI
Equity Partner / Shanghai
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Tel +86-21-6061-3771
Email jaysi@zhonglun.com
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Practices
Investment/M&A & Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Labor & Employment
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Industries
Energy & Power, Telecom & Information
Jay SI
Jay Si has extensive experience advising multinational companies on investment and trade in China. In addition to foreign direct investment and M&A, he focuses on helping foreign technology companies establish cutting-edge technology projects in China and supporting the digital transformation of companies in traditional industries. His practice spans data protection and cybersecurity, cloud computing, connected vehicles and intelligent driving, the Internet of Things, digital health and online healthcare, retail innovation, new energy, fintech, and telecommunications and related infrastructure.
Representative Matters
Jay Si is qualified to practice in China and New York State. Before joining Zhong Lun in 2018, he worked at a leading European law firm and a prominent U.S. law firm for a combined period of more than 10 years.
Jay has extensive experience advising multinational companies on doing business in China, particularly on foreign direct investment (FDI) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He has advised on numerous FDI and M&A transactions, drawing on his knowledge of China's legal and regulatory framework to help clients structure investments, navigate regulatory requirements, and negotiate transaction terms.
With a deep understanding of China's personal information protection, data compliance, cybersecurity, and telecommunications regulations, Jay advises foreign technology companies on introducing innovative products and services to the Chinese market. His experience spans artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, autonomous driving, e-commerce, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, digital healthcare, and new energy. He helps clients address market entry and ongoing compliance requirements and supports companies in traditional industries in their digital transformation, advising on the legal and regulatory issues associated with adopting new technologies.
Beyond his work for multinational companies in China, Jay also advises Chinese companies on overseas expansion, helping them navigate the legal and regulatory requirements of entering and operating in international markets.
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Bar Admissions/Professional Qualifications
New York State Bar, 2009
PRC Bar, 2004 -
Education
LL.M. (with distinction), University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2009
LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law, 2006
B.A. in English, China University of Political Science and Law, 2004 -
Professional Experience
Equity Partner and Non-Equity Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm, 2018 to present
Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Shanghai Office, 2010-2018
Associate, Advokatfirman Vinge KB Shanghai Office, 2006-2008 -
Languages
Chinese
English